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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

LR09 FBYMOT history

LR09 FBY is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 17 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

LR09 FBY blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2025
Mileage
104,902 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 FBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 FBY was last recorded at 104,902 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2019: 64,739 miles, lower than 694,664 miles on 30 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,793 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
7,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,902 miles
  • 2023 – 94,896 miles
  • 2022 – 86,560 miles
  • 2021 – 76,027 miles
  • 2020 – 72,106 miles
  • 2019 – 64,739 miles
  • 2018 – 694,664 miles
  • 2017 – 50,367 miles
  • 2016 – 44,082 miles
  • 2015 – 37,266 miles
  • 2014 – 28,187 miles
  • 2013 – 18,486 miles
  • 2012 – 6,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,902 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side track rod end gaiters perishing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front wipers smearing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Handbrake has a lot of travel in it and no effort at the lower part of the travel, may require an adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,902 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,902 miles
    Test number
    672195136149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail104,793 miles (+9,897)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,793 miles
    Test number
    429366782337
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake borh sides weak

  3. Pass94,896 miles (+8,336)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,896 miles
    Test number
    386319759920
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,560 miles (+195)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    493103365802
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side track rod end gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has a lot of travel in it and no effort at the lower part of the travel, may require an adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper perished

  5. Fail86,365 miles (+10,338)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,365 miles
    Test number
    193758903876
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of the tyre marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side track rod end gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has a lot of travel in it and no effort at the lower part of the travel, may require an adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper perished

  6. Pass76,027 miles (+3,921)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,027 miles
    Test number
    271468653499
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,106 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    72,106 miles
    Test number
    169487676190
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail72,106 miles (+7,367)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,106 miles
    Test number
    429053067699
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass64,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,739 miles
    Test number
    661781726194
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on hand brake

  10. Fail64,739 miles (-629,925)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,739 miles
    Test number
    282656364576
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on hand brake

  11. Pass694,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    694,664 miles
    Test number
    134662713496
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake lower effort than nearside

  12. Fail57,661 miles (+7,294)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,661 miles
    Test number
    950717694664
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake lower effort than nearside

  13. Pass50,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,367 miles
    Test number
    852527374564
    • AdvisoryParking brake lower effort nearside than offside

  14. Fail50,367 miles (+6,285)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,367 miles
    Test number
    127693477141
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lower effort nearside than offside

  15. Pass44,082 miles (+6,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,082 miles
    Test number
    235811260868
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount has play (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting is deteriorated, exhaust still supported by remaining mountings
    • AdvisoryOil residue around engine & oil filter area's

  16. Pass37,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,266 miles
    Test number
    239174785057
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail37,266 miles (+9,079)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,266 miles
    Test number
    297294285035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass28,187 miles (+9,701)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,187 miles
    Test number
    405220484054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,486 miles (+11,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,486 miles
    Test number
    596085283040
    • NoteFront brake pads appear to be worn low?

  20. Pass6,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    6,999 miles
    Test number
    757041352073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 FBY

Does LR09 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 FBY expired on 21 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 FBY?
The MOT on LR09 FBY expired on 21 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 FBY done?
LR09 FBY was recorded at 104,902 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 7,784 miles a year.
Has LR09 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 FBY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 FBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 FBY find?
LR09 FBY passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and worn smooth; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough.

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